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Thra, seen from above, with the Three Suns in the background.

Thra was the world of the Crystal, and native home to the Gelflings and Podlings.

Description

A map of the regions of Thra traversed during Jen's quest, showing the lines of force determining the relationship between each location.

Archeologists studying the Book of Aughra hypothesized that Thra may have been triangular in shape, in line with the indigenous inhabitants' patterns of thought. However, this did not explain the planet's lack of glaciated regions, which would have theoretically formed at the triangle's apexes. It was largely unknown if Thra even rotated. It was orbited by the Three Suns; the Great Sun, the Dying Sun and the Rose Sun.^[1]

Locations

Surface

Crystal Desert

Main article: Crystal Desert

A desert region inhabited by the Dousan Clan during the Age of Division.

Endless Forest

Main article: Endless Forest

A vast forest which was home to the Stonewood Clan and the Podlings during the Age of Division.

Field of Fire

Main article: Field of Fire

A hostile desert which later became home to the Makraks.

Ha'rar

Main article: Ha'rar

Home of the Vapra Clan and capital of the Gelflings during the Age of Division.

Sami Thicket

Main article: Sami Thicket

An agricultural region inhabited by the Spriton Clan during the Age of Division.

Sog

Main article: Sog

A swampy area inhabited by the Drenchen Clan during the Age of Division.

Underground

Grot

Main article: Grot

The home of the Arathim during the Age of Harmony, but appropriated by the Grottan Clan during the Age of Division.

Mithra

Main article: Mithra

A volcanic area inhabited by the Firelings.

History

CrystalOfTruth — Thra during the Age of Innocence

Age of Innocence

Shortly after its formation, the rocks and trees of Thra grew restless over their not having the ability to see or speak. In response, Thra created Aughra to be the world's warden and guardian.^[1]

Age of Harmony

Main article: Age of Harmony

A thousand trine after its formation, the Fallen urSkeks arrived on Thra through the Crystal during the first Great Conjunction. Although the urSkeks desired to return to their homeworld, they could only do so during another Conjunction. Thus, for the next one thousand trine, they assisted both Aughra and the Gelflings in their technological development, allowing the former to study the movements of astral bodies, and the latter to cross oceans and colonize much of the planet.^[2]

Age of Division

Main article: Age of Division

When the time came for the urSkeks to return home, the darker halves of their natures prevented them from entering the Crystal. Instead, they were split into two new races; the cruel Skeksis and gentle urRu.^[3] The Skeksis took control of the Castle, while the urRu took refuge in the Valley of the Standing Stones. The Skeksis cracked the Crystal, chipping off a shard^[3] and thus infecting the world with the Darkening.^[4]

The Skeksis and the Gelflings formed the Alliance of the Crystal, though the aging Skeksis eventually began to capture Gelflings for their essence. When the Gelfling elders prophesised that one of their own would heal the Crystal and reverse the Division, the Skeksis initiated the Garthim War, aiming to exterminate them all. The species was ultimately cut down to a mere two individuals; Jen and Kira.

Castle of the Crystal - Pure — The Castle, after the healing of the Crystal.

Jen's quest to restore the shard to the Crystal began after the death of his urRu master urSu, who instructed him to find Aughra before the Three Suns met again. Jen took the shard from Aughra, and encountered Kira. Together, they rendered the Crystal whole again, and the urSkeks departed to their homeworld, leaving Thra green and verdant again.^[5]

Age of Power

Main article: Age of Power

Jen and Kira's rule as caretakers of the Crystal saw the re-emergence of the Gelfling, though their keeping of Skeksis artifacts and abuse of the Crystal maintained scattered pockets of the Darkening in some areas. Their accumulating of offerings to the Crystal prevented its light from nourishing Mithra's Mother Sun, causing the Great Dim which nearly resulted in the extinction of the Firelings.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) The World of the Dark Crystal. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2
↑ Froud, B., Holguin , B., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2011). The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. I. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Froud, B., Dysart, J., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2012). The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. II. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0
↑ "Time to Make...My Move" The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Netflix. August 30, 2019
↑ Henson, J. & Oz, F. (dir.); Henson, J., Kurtz, G. & Lazer, D. (prod.); Henson, J. & Odell, D. (writ.) (December 17, 1982). The Dark Crystal (Motion picture). New York City, NY: Jim Henson Productions.

External Links

Thra on the Muppet Wiki

[WDC-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) The World of the Dark Crystal. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2

[CM1-2] Froud, B., Holguin , B., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2011). The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. I. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0

[CM2-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Froud, B., Dysart, J., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2012). The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. II. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0

[S01EP07-4] "Time to Make...My Move" The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Netflix. August 30, 2019

[DC-5] Henson, J. & Oz, F. (dir.); Henson, J., Kurtz, G. & Lazer, D. (prod.); Henson, J. & Odell, D. (writ.) (December 17, 1982). The Dark Crystal (Motion picture). New York City, NY: Jim Henson Productions.

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-[[File:Thra.jpg|thumb|Thra, seen from above, with the Three Suns orbiting.]]
+[[File:Thra.jpg|thumb|Thra, seen from above, with the Three Suns in the background.]]
 '''Thra''' was the world of [[the Crystal]], and native home to the [[Gelfling]]s and [[Podling]]s.
 ==Description==
 [[File:Map.jpg|thumb|A map of the regions of Thra traversed during [[Jen]]'s quest, showing the lines of force determining the relationship between each location.]]
-Archeologists studying the [[Book of Aughra]] hypothesised that Thra may have been triangular in shape, in line with the indigenous inhabitants' patterns of thought. However, this did not explain the planet's lack of glaciated regions, which would have theoretically formed at the triangle's apexes. It was largely unknown if Thra even rotated. It was orbited by the [[Three Suns]]; [[the Great Sun]], [[the Dying Sun]] and [[the Rose Sun]].<ref name="WDC">Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) ''[[The World of the Dark Crystal (book)|The World of the Dark Crystal]]''. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2</ref>
+Archeologists studying the [[Book of Aughra]] hypothesized that Thra may have been triangular in shape, in line with the indigenous inhabitants' patterns of thought. However, this did not explain the planet's lack of glaciated regions, which would have theoretically formed at the triangle's apexes. It was largely unknown if Thra even rotated. It was orbited by the [[Three Suns]]; [[the Great Sun]], [[the Dying Sun]] and [[the Rose Sun]].<ref name="WDC">Froud, B. & Llewellyn, J. J., (2003) ''[[The World of the Dark Crystal (book)|The World of the Dark Crystal]]''. Pavilion Books. ISBN 1-86205-624-2</ref>
+==Locations==
-The knolls beyond the Valley of the urRu were inhabited by large, silvery Gelfling-sized insect-like creatures, which would congregate together on streams and dance. The swamps and pools of Thra were home to aquatic animals such as [[Nebrie]], [[Myrrhie]] and [[Krikkid]]s.<ref name="DCN">Smith, A. C. H., & Odell, D. (1982). ''[[The Dark Crystal (novelization)|The Dark Crystal]]''. Holt, Rinehart and Winston . ISBN 0030624363</ref> Large, dangerous predators included the [[Rakkida]]<ref name="LDC2">Kessel, B. R. & Arnhold, H. (2010) ''[[Legends of the Dark Crystal]] Volume 2: Trial by Fire''. TokyoPop. ISBN 1598167022</ref> and the [[Arduff]].<ref name="CM1">Froud, B., Holguin , B., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2011). ''The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. I''. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0</ref>
+===Surface===
+[[File:ThraSpace.jpg|thumb|Thra seen from the stars.]]
+====Crystal Desert====
+{{Main|Crystal Desert}}
+A desert region inhabited by the [[Dousan Clan]] during the [[Age of Division]].
+====Endless Forest====
-The [[Great Division]] had a severe effect on the planet's environment and organisms. The Three Suns shone more dimly, and the once verdant [[Bah-Lem Valley]] and its surrounding areas were reduced to a barren wasteland, due to the ley-lines of negative energy pulsing from the Dark Crystal. During this period, Aughra noted the appearance of strange new animals, including the golarch, hsilin, yoket khria, vereina, gilyak, [[cherfas]], pbyx, storax, garodemana, khaipokhiu and iosis.<ref name="WDC"/>
+{{Main|Endless Forest}}
+A vast forest which was home to the [[Stonewood Clan]] and the [[Podling]]s during the [[Age of Division]].
+====Field of Fire====
+{{Main|Field of Fire}}
+A hostile desert which later became home to the [[Makrak]]s.
+====Ha'rar====
+{{Main|Ha'rar}}
+Home of the [[Vapra Clan]] and capital of the Gelflings during the Age of Division.
+====Sami Thicket====
+{{Main|Sami Thicket}}
+An agricultural region inhabited by the [[Spriton Clan]] during the Age of Division.
+====Sog====
+{{Main|Sog}}
+A swampy area inhabited by the [[Drenchen Clan]] during the Age of Division.
+===Underground===
+====Grot====
+{{Main|Grot}}
+The home of the [[Arathim]] during the [[Age of Harmony]], but appropriated by the [[Grottan Clan]] during the [[Age of Division]].
+====Mithra====
+{{Main|Mithra}}
+A volcanic area inhabited by the [[Fireling]]s.
 ==History==
-[[File:History_of_Thra.png|thumb|A history of Thra, from the planet's formation, to the end of [[Jen]]'s quest.]]
+[[File:CrystalOfTruth.png|thumb|Thra during the Age of Innocence]]
-===The Age of Innocence===
+===Age of Innocence===
-Shortly after its formation, the rocks and trees of Thra grew restless over their not having the ability to see or speak. In response, Thra created [[Aughra]] to be the world's warden and guardian.<ref name="WDC"/>
+Shortly after its formation, the rocks and trees of Thra grew restless over their not having the ability to see or speak. In response, Thra created [[Aughra]] to be the world's warden and guardian.<ref name="WDC" />
-===The Age of Harmony===
+===Age of Harmony===
 {{Main|Age of Harmony}}
-Nine hundred and ninety-nine and one [[trine]] after its formation, the Fallen [[urSkek]]s arrived on Thra through the Crystal during the first [[Great Conjunction]]. Although the urSkeks desired to return to their homeworld, they could only do so during another Conjunction. Thus, for the next nine hundred and ninety-nine and one trine, they assisted both Aughra and the Gelflings in their technological development, allowing the former to study the movements of astral bodies, and the latter to cross oceans and colonise much of the planet.<ref name="CM1"/>
+A thousand [[trine]] after its formation, the Fallen [[urSkeks]] arrived on Thra through the Crystal during the first [[Great Conjunction]]. Although the urSkeks desired to return to their homeworld, they could only do so during another Conjunction. Thus, for the next one thousand trine, they assisted both Aughra and the Gelflings in their technological development, allowing the former to study the movements of astral bodies, and the latter to cross oceans and colonize much of the planet.<ref name="CM1">Froud, B., Holguin , B., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2011). ''The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. I''. Archaia. [[Special:BookSources/978-1-936393-80-0|ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0]]</ref>
-===The Great Division===
+===Age of Division===
-{{Main|Great Division}}
+{{Main|Age of Division}}
-When the time came for the urSkeks to return home, the darker halves of their natures prevented them from entering the Crystal. Instead, they were split into two new races; the [[Skeksis]] and [[urRu]].<ref name="CM2">Froud, B., Dysart, J., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2012). ''The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. II''. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0</ref> The Skeksis took control of the Castle, while the urRu took refuge in the Valley of the Standing Stones.<ref name="DCN"/> During an argument with Aughra, the Skeksis cracked the Crystal, chipping off a [[The Shard of the Division|shard]], and causing a massive earthquake which devastated the Bah-Lem Valley and destroyed the Podling village of [[Noy]].<ref name="CM2"/>
+When the time came for the urSkeks to return home, the darker halves of their natures prevented them from entering the Crystal. Instead, they were split into two new races; the cruel [[Skeksis]] and gentle [[urRu]].<ref name="CM2">Froud, B., Dysart, J., Sheikman, A. & John, L. (2012). ''The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. II''. Archaia. ISBN 978-1-936393-80-0</ref> The Skeksis took control of the Castle, while the urRu took refuge in the Valley of the Standing Stones. The Skeksis cracked the Crystal, chipping off a [[The Shard of the Division|shard]]<ref name="CM2" /> and thus infecting the world with the [[Darkening]].<ref name="S01EP07">"[[Time to Make...My Move]]" ''[[The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance]]''. Netflix. August 30, 2019</ref>
+The Skeksis and the Gelflings formed the [[Alliance of the Crystal]], though the aging Skeksis eventually began to capture Gelflings for their [[essence]]. When the Gelfling elders prophesised that one of their own would heal the Crystal and reverse the Division, the Skeksis initiated the [[Garthim War]], aiming to exterminate them all. The species was ultimately cut down to a mere two individuals; [[Jen]] and [[Kira]].
-===The Garthim War===
-{{Main|Garthim War}}
-The Skeksis and the Gelflings initially developed an amicable relationship, though 200 trine after the Division, the aging Skeksis began to capture Gelflings for their [[essence]]. When the Gelfling elders prophesised that one of their own would heal the Crystal and reverse the Division, the Skeksis initiated the [[Garthim War]], aiming to exterminate them all. Although some Gelfling communities did pose resistance,<ref name="LDC1">Kessel, B. R. & Arnhold, H. (2007) ''[[Legends of the Dark Crystal]] Volume 1: The Garthim Wars''. TokyoPop. ISBN 1598167014</ref> the species was ultimately cut down to a mere two individuals; [[Jen]] and [[Kira]].
-===Jen's quest===
 [[Image:Castle of the Crystal - Pure.jpg|thumb|300px|The Castle, after the healing of the Crystal.]]
-Jen's quest to restore the shard to the Crystal began after the death of his urRu master [[urSu]], who instructed him to find Aughra before the Three Suns met again. Jen took the shard from Aughra, and encountered Kira whilst traversing a swamp. The pair rode to the Castle of the Crystal on [[Landstrider]]s, and reached the Crystal, where they were discovered by the Skeksis. The Skeksis killed Kira, but were unable to stop Jen from healing the Crystal. With the Crystal rendered whole again, the urSkeks resurrected Kira, and departed to their homeworld, leaving the Bah-Lem Valley green and verdant again.<ref name="DCN"/>
+Jen's quest to restore the shard to the Crystal began after the death of his urRu master [[urSu]], who instructed him to find Aughra before the Three Suns met again. Jen took the shard from Aughra, and encountered Kira. Together, they rendered the Crystal whole again, and the urSkeks departed to their homeworld, leaving Thra green and verdant again.<ref name="DC">[[wikipedia:Jim Henson|Henson, J.]] & [[wikipedia:Frank Oz|Oz, F.]] (dir.); Henson, J., [[wikipedia:Gary Kurtz|Kurtz, G.]] & Lazer, D. (prod.); Henson, J. & Odell, D. (writ.) (December 17, 1982). [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083791/ ''The Dark Crystal''] (Motion picture). New York City, NY: [[wikipedia:The Jim Henson Company|Jim Henson Productions]].</ref>
+===Age of Power===
+{{Main|Age of Power}}
+Jen and Kira's rule as caretakers of the Crystal saw the re-emergence of the Gelfling, though their keeping of Skeksis artifacts and abuse of the Crystal maintained scattered pockets of the Darkening in some areas. Their accumulating of offerings to the Crystal prevented its light from nourishing [[Mithra]]'s [[Mother Sun]], causing the [[Great Dim]] which nearly resulted in the extinction of the [[Fireling|Firelings]].
 ==References==